💜Kicking off Intl Women’s Day & 🇵🇭 Women’s Month w/ a special Dual Citizenship Oath Taking Ceremony and a dedicated Overseas Voting registration lane towards empowering every Juana, strengthening civic participation, and celebrating the vital role of women in nation‑building.

Ambassador JV Chan-Gonzaga had the opportuniity to call on Ontario Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont. They reaffirmed commitment to strenghten engagements and cooperation, particularly on credential recognition of professionals. @PHinCanada @PHinToronto

Their conversation focused on improving credential recognition for intl educated nurses, esp PH nurses, & exploring ways to streamline pathways for healthcare and skilled-trade workers.

Great conversation w/ @redcrosscanada VP for ON Liane Fernandes and Volunteer @LauraIsidean on their programs on disaster risk reduction & climate change adaptation, health services, volunteering, trainings & certifications, & grant opportunities; all available to FilCom in ON.

From the Outdoor Adventure Show-Toronto: Crowd gathered at Intl Travel Theatre on Feb21 as reps of @TourismPHL, @flyPAL, and @RoyalScenic presented some of the best travel experiences awaiting visitors in PH’s >7k islands. A lucky winner went home with a RT ticket from @flyPAL.

@PHinToronto & @TourismPHL are planning big for ON & MB travelers! ✈️ Visit the 🇵🇭 booth at the Outdoor Adventure Show, Feb 20-22, International Centre, Mississauga. Don’t miss the Sat 3:45 PM presentation to win a @flyPAL RT ticket to Manila! #LoveThePhilippines #OAS2026

INVITATION: 📢Understanding Philippine Taxes, Real Estate and Investments: A Financial Literacy Briefing for Overseas Filipinos in Canada Full text here: https://t.co/gk80vxPzcw

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Welcomed CG Md. Shah Alom Khokon of Bangladesh. It was a pleasure to share with him the Philippine experience on Anti-Trafficking in Persons and credentials recognition. Looking forward to further discussions to explore possible collaboration on these concerns.

DO YOU NEED COPIES OF YOUR CIVIL REGISTRY RECORDS FROM THE PHILIPPINES? https://t.co/52MCPv8Z5U now serves as the sole third-party service provider of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) for the processing of online requests for civil registry documents.

Excited abt the many opportunities to build on 📷 econ partnership w/ ON, esp in mining, RE&nuclear, semicon, agri, creative industries, educ & innovation. Looking forward to building on our conversation w/ @ONeconomy reps in SEA, SEO Chelsea Peet & Agent-General Bernard Derible.

Called on Consul General Baxter Hunt of the Consulate General of the United States of America in Toronto and had productive discussions on the delivery of consular services and economic diplomacy initiatives in  Canada. Happy connect with a close friend, partner and ally!

ADVISORY - TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CONSULAR SERVICES (26 JANUARY 2026)

Received Member of Parliament Vince Gasparro at the Consulate to discuss how we can strengthen support for the growing Filipino community in Eglinton–Lawrence. Grateful for his continued partnership and commitment to PH–Canada relations.

SEVERE WEATHER CONDITION - 23-26 JANUARY 2026

Called on the Dean of Consular Corps in Toronto and Chair of the Consular Corps Association of Toronto (CCAT), Consul General  Oana-Raluca Gherghe of Romania. Looking forward to active collaborations with CCAT on mutual interests and concerns.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY NOTICE - 16 February 2026

Grateful to meet many @GBPolytech fashion design students at the Reimagining Binakol Fashion Design Challenge launch yesterday. Looking forward to receiving your competition entries that celebrates creativity, innovation, and the vibrant PH - Canada ties.

Had a productive discussion with Consul General Ioannis Chatzantonakis  of Greece on the delivery of consular services, concerns of the community, logistical requirements of consular posts and the promotion of their countries' culture and heritage.

Consul General Kristine Leilani Salle met with Premier Doug Ford @fordnation to discuss stronger 🇵🇭-Ontario ties. They highlighted the 🇵🇭community's vital role in the province & explored ways to deepen cooperation, incl support for the diaspora and expanding trade & investment